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About Take A Break
Take A BreakTM is a website system designed to help property operators increase occupancy. It is a worldwide directory which allows holiday accommodation operators to list complete property details and keep an updated calendar of availability online for no upfront charge.
For visitors it is an easy to search, easy to book Australia-wide resource of holiday property, and with over 5000 unique visitors it is growing each and every day.
You list your own property details and images and display availability using the calendar system. It will take around 10 minutes to create a basic property listing - can you spare 10 minutes to list your property online?
With experienced property managers on the team we also know how to make sure owners also find Take A Break an easy and effective way of reaching potential visitors.
Take A Break Away received Highly Commended status in the MyBusiness Awards 05 for The Orix Award for Fastest Growing Small Business and The MBE Award for Best Small Business.
"Visitors are finding good holiday websites very efficient - you can look at many places then narrow down to several and contact them to confirm pricing and availability without spending all evening on the telephone".
The www.takeabreak.travel website is owned and operated by Take A Break Away Pty Ltd (ABN 61 109 691 929), PO Box 18, Narrabeen, NSW 2101. info@takeabreak.travel
Find out more about listing your property.
What Others Say
Check out our media mentions in Qantas, Australian Way magazine, Marie Claire, on the radio and in other magazines and publications to see what the media have to say about us... Visitor Testimonials When asked what it is that they like most about using TakeABreak.com.au a number of visitors made comments that we have included, with their permission, below:
"Easy one spot place to find a variety of accommodation" Hugh Johnston
"I like the fact that I can see many different places in the same areas and can also see photos of the places I may wish to go" Tara
"The efficient response to our enquiry" Mark Sherson
"Broad range of properties, very specific locality guides, good idea of quality and cost of accommodation" Mark Adams
"It gave me a good choice of properties to have a look at and to choose from" Carolyn Sutton
"I very much like how many properties you have on your site, and how easy it is to book." Kerrie Boyle
"The range, the easy to read symbols so i can tell at a glance if the place has a spa! And the quick and friendly response I received to my enquiry" April James
"The online form and the booking calendar were very handy" Alex Moore
"I don't have to leave home to make a booking" Russell Wilson
"Ease of use and cliarity of information and photos" Rebecca Carrick
"Easy site to navigate" Marilyn Baker
"The contact is easy in handling and I had great success in finding a wonderful apartment... After our stay Coleen thanked me per e-mail for taking such good care of her apartment and that was really friendly" Edith Heckmann
"Ability to find the information online without necessarily contacting the accommodation until you want to" Janelle Goodwin
"Easy to use. Well set up. Prompt reply from properties"
"Variety of information about each property to cater for different interests - e.g., number of bedrooms, bathrooms, location map, rates and nearby activities of interest"
"I found this site very easy and quick to use. I will use it again to plan my next holiday." Kathy Murphy
"One of the better websites I tried. Very good response from the property, I was impressed by this." Lesley Ridgway
"Easy to use, a great shortcut! Saved many a phone call or magazine search." Tony Bates
"Variety of places to stay - one stop shop" Meera Paripurapavan
"It was one of the easiest web pages I've ever been on." Sara Smith
"Able to see pictures of the properties, and that they were all of high standard" Alexia
"The response was very quick and the hotel very accommodating... The simplicity of the process and the fact that you contact the hotel on our behalf" [is what I like most about using TakeABreak.com.au] Harry Entwistle
"Excellent website - great search facilities to get exactly what you want and where." Sharmaine Crooks
"I like the ease with which you can navigate the site" Therese Angelos
"It narrows down the search by giving you options in majority of areas all on one website" Nicole Cunningham
"The price information given on each property was helpful in deciding the type of place to stay at"
"I was able to find places to stay at the last minutes, generally the information was detailed, I could check availability and place an enquiry on line" David Stonehouse Operator Testimonials "Thanks to you and your team for helping my wife and I establish our business. In the past six months we have had approximately 90% occupancy and it is looking good through to February 06. Many of our bookings have been realised through exposure on your website. Also a big thank you for your rapid response to queries. We keep our information up to date and are pleased you do the same." Alan Woolard, Noosa Beach House
"Thankyou for all your wonderful help. You're the best. Couldn't survive without you. I don't know how you do it but we receive far more enquiries thru you than anyone else... Most of our enquiries through you become bookings too!" Jan, Kaiming Mini Resort.
"I continue to be astounded at the level of enquiries we receive through your site... I am listed on a couple of sites and this is by far the easiest for me to use and draws far more enquiries than any of the others. Well done"
Gwen, TasmanLink
"Just a wee note to say thanks for all the useful info on the Operator Resources Info page. There is always lots of helpful tips, and it makes interesting reading.Keep up the good work." Jim & Tracy Blayney, Wolngarin Holiday Resort
“Thank you for this professional and informative newsletter. As a RTA Mktg Manager in another life, I am finding the content and approach of TAB refreshingly different from many other travel portals.”, Chris Burchett, Joseph's Cottage
"...within 2 hours of having my property listed with TakeABreak, I received an enquiry. How exciting. Great site." Kathleen O'Riley, Hyde (away) Cottage.
"You may be interested to know that I listed my cottages on five other travel websites at the same time as I listed on yours, and the only responses I have received so far are from Take A Break" - March 7, Neil Ruff, Quince Cottage.
"I am the President of South Gippsland B&B Retreats Inc. and have recommended your site as one that members should know about and might find useful to join. An attractive and easy to use site as an advertiser and more importantly, one which people are finding. We may not have converted many enquiries to bookings yet, but we are sure having people find us, which is great." Linda Robins, Aruma Bed & Breakfast
"I really appreciate the fact that support on your website is so prompt! I've been amazed at the responses I'm getting from listing our property with you and am relieved that support is actually just a quick email away!" Lauren Baker, Beachcomber's Cottage.
"I feel that this website will be one of the best in NSW for people looking for holiday accommodation. I thank you for your time and effort in helping us. Look forward to working with you." Joel Irwin, Professionals Callala
"It is truly amazing just how many inquiries we have already received through your website even though we have only been listed for a week and a bit... Please do quote me! I am overwhelmed by the effectiveness of your website." Peter & Padma, "Riverbend"
"I would just like to say that we are very impressed with your site. We have only recently begun using some of its full capacities (our fault, not yours), and have therefore only recently become aware of just how user friendly and operator friendly it is. Good work. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with you." Di and Chesk, Angel's Rest Guesthouse & Farm Stay,
"I have found TakeABreak to be an excellent source of business for my holiday properties." Sandra, The Copa Cabana
"TakeABreak has really taken off lately. The enquiries are going thru
the roof. Your marketing is working overtime." Marilyn Richardson, Kiama's Sea Mist Cottage
"Although we have only been in business a month (!) we have consistently received the most enquiries from your site. This, along with your Business Breaks newsletter and general information on your site has been a wonderful help for us 'newbies'!
I am delighted to say that we have received our very first booking and it was through your website which is even better :)
Am looking forward to a long and fruitful association with you."Carolyn Wilkins, Winesea Cottage
"Thank you for the "Business Breaks Nov 2004" I found it very informative, as it brings to our attention things we should already be aware of !! It's amazing how some small things can slip our minds, and they really can make a difference.
I have said before but I really can't thank you all enough for the help when I have needed it and the opportunity to be on your wonderful site. I have had so many people look at my site, I may not have had many convert into bookings, but that is not your fault, I haven't got what those people are wanting. What has converted into bookings I am truly very happy with, both the amount, and the way it all works. A BIG thank you to you all." Merelyn Davi, Amazing Views of Carrickalinga"I am just setting up my account and I want to congratulate you on the ease of doing this... I am really thrilled with the web site too. It looks great." Carrie, Angels Rest B & B
“The team behind Take a Break have always taken a very keen interest in helping us no matter what the situation. They have supported our ideas and suggestions to help our beach house achieve its maximum potential.” Arthur & Fiona Cristian, The Elements Beach House.
“Easy to use, well laid out and attractive website. Enquiry emails are clear and concise, accounting appears straight forward as well. We seem to get regular enquiries via your site” Tracy and Clive Parker, Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat.
“All my dealings with Take a Break have been professional and efficient. You also don't have to be a rocket scientist to maintain your site information. Thank you.” Carol Ford, Kay Creek Cottage.
“I was amazed at how quickly I began to receive enquiries. I am with a few accommodation directories and find Take a Break to be one of the best.” Penny O'Brien, Sacred Mountain Retreat.
“I am really happy with this site.” Vicky, Billabong B&B.
"We think your website is the best visual site. You should be congratulated. It gives me a good feel when I open your site. Good Work. " Carol Winfield, Waterfield at Nords.
"With service like this your organisation is going a long way. Please don't let it stop", Bernie Watts, Leumeah Lodge.
"I like the site, the additional customer service by way of quick response to email, the newsletter updates and especially the offer to hand out peoples pamphlets at the expos. You impress as a nice group of people rather than just money grabbers. I think Take a Break is excellent and it is my favourite site." April, A Cottage by the Lake
"Thank you very much for the Business Breaks November 2004 updates. Not only is it well written, informative, but it also highlights to Kimmie and myself how "young" we are in our new venture... The holiday accommodation experience has been a steep leaning curve for us, but applying the disciplines from our retail background and the valuable knowledge transfer like Business Breaks will hopefully keep our "noses in front"...
We very much look forward to building a sound business relationship with the Take a Break Team in the interests of letting our customers "experience the experience". Kimmie and Gordon Grivas.The Cafe Collection.
"The website has a really broad target base which is great." Korushakira Bush Retreat.
"Thank you very much for providing us with such helpful information, wonderful service." Linda, Langsford House c1873
"I thought the site was great and the ease of use for the operator exceptional" Jacaranda Country Lodge.
"Congratulations I really like what you guys have set up. I sent myself a test and it comes through so clearly and I can now monitor where the enquiry comes from, unlike some other sites." Valley Guest House, Victoria.
"It is a great site to manoeuvre through - intuitive, easy to follow and the explanatory notes on the RHS are a great idea. Well done. I hope we do lots of good business together." B&B Owner, Forster
“TakeABreak is a great web site for checking out accommodation all over Australia, it is easy to use.” Coleen Tracey, Newtown Square, Penthouse on the Park, Neutral Bay Apartment.
“We have had a good response from takeabreak for bookings”, Karen McDougall, Bayside Retreat.
"We are starting to get some good enquiries, and a fair percentage of bookings from TAB site. We now have about five confirmed bookings in the next three months, and a couple more still negotiating. Our friends next door at Island Time are also experiencing more enquiries from TAB. Thanks again, it's really starting to happen. Keep up the good work", Geoff, Green Gables Cottage, Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island, SA
I am completely satisfied with the service you provide. I am new at this and find your site easy to negotiate and manage. It seems to be quite beneficial for people like me with only one cottage. Yvonne, Bonny Brae Farm Cottage Tamar Valley Tasmania
THANKS for your prompt response! I have done everything you explained so well and it works!!!! And all I can say: WONDERFUL! Your website and its service is a gem! Peter and Padma, "Riverbend" Cottage on the beautiful Clyde River
Very easy to operate and update; very good quality of enquiries / conversion rates Rose, Twin Trees Country Cottages
Great work take a break staff! You guys have provided our business with great exposure and double the enquiries. Dale, Cora Lynn Studio Apartment No. 15
I am so impressed with your site, we had so many enquiries in this first week with a great success rate in bookings.Our first booking was confirmed within one hour of listing our property on your website. Ulli, Millard Escape Encounter Bay
Very professional & on the ball! More enquiries than we ever imagined possible. Jan, Kaiming Mini Resort
The site is efficient and effective. Setting up our holiday home was a gamble as we are not located in a known 'Tourist' area. Results have been fantastic and the bookings keep coming. We are just negotiating to buy a second property to list with you and have friends planning to buy one too. Gwen, KAURI North Brisbane
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